What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse - MedSurg, Surgical Neuro position at Piedmont Newton Hospital?
Description :
Surgical Neuro, FT Days, Sign-on Bonus Available
Join us at Piedmont Newton as we continue to grow! We have just opened 15 additional acute care beds in a newly remodeled space.
Our Surgery and Neuro unit at Piedmont Newton offers the following :
Bedside documentation devices in every room
Tele Neuro consults and rounding
Rooms on same floor as Surgery Department
Management of patients having or requiring :
Post-surgical management including general surgery and hysterectomies
TIA, Stroke, Seizures and other Neuro diagnoses
General Acute Care Needs
RESPONSIBLE FOR :
Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his / her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :
Graduate of a nursing program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC / eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Two or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Demonstrated clinical competency.
